NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (EVENING) - WMBF

GRAY MEDIA; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WMBF in Myrtle Beach, SC, is seeking a dynamic News Anchor/Reporter for evening newscasts. You should be a newsroom leader, team player, coach, and capable of generating stories for multiple platforms.

The position requires digital savvy, strong investigative instincts, and the ability to engage audiences on air and online. Prior anchor/reporter experience and a journalism degree are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of anchor/reporter experience; not entry level.
• College degree in journalism or a related field.
• Leadership, judgment, and newsroom professionalism.
• Strong on-air and live reporting abilities; capable in a live digital desk.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts as assigned and present stories clearly in live capacity.
• Develop and produce enterprise, breaking stories for multiple platforms.
• Write broadcast and digital stories that are complete and engaging.
• Appear at promotional events and build sources for reports.
• Develop Investigative/Special reports and general assignment pieces.
• Operate news equipment safely and professionally; meet deadlines.
• Support marketing and news promotions; contribute to coverage.

Skills

Anchor/Reporter experience

Live reporting

Digital desk skills

Story development

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Non-linear editing

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary/Description:

WMBF in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, is seeking a dynamic News Anchor/Reporter for our award-winning and top-rated Evening Newscasts. This candidate should be a newsroom leader, a team player, a coach, help with story generation, and be able to report on a regular basis. This position requires a person who is digitally savvy and can engage with viewers on all platforms. Investigative skills are a strong plus.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anchor newscasts as assigned
• Present stories calmly and clearly and in a live capacity
• Develop and produce relevant, enterprise, and breaking stories for multiple platforms
• Write broadcast & digital news stories that are professionally complete and compelling
• Appear at promotional functions
• Develop news sources, general assignment, and Investigative/Special reports
• Must be able to operate news equipment in a safe, professional manner
• Support marketing and news promotions
• Contribute regularly to news coverage
• Perform duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of anchor/reporter experience (this is not an entry-level position)
• College degree in a journalism-related field
• Leadership skills
• Exceptional news judgment
• Professional knowledge of news operations is required
• Strong and engaging on-air & live reporting
• Must be comfortable in a live digital desk environment for breaking news and daily updates
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems
• Be calm and cool under pressure & must be able to meet deadlines
• Great organizational skills

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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